Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has announced a significant expansion into the electronics manufacturing sector with the launch of a new division, Wipro Electronic Materials. This division will focus on producing high-performance base materials for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), a critical component in various technology devices. Central to this initiative is the establishment of a Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) manufacturing plant in Karnataka, near Bengaluru International Airport, involving an investment of approximately ₹500 crore. The new facility spans 19 acres and is expected to generate around 350 jobs.
This move marks a pioneering effort within India’s electronics manufacturing landscape, addressing a long-standing challenge: the country’s complete reliance on imported copper-clad laminates. The domestic production of these materials is anticipated to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce dependency on imports, providing Indian manufacturers with reliable access to high-quality, locally produced components.
The plant is designed to produce over six million sheets of copper-clad laminates annually, alongside related pre-impregnated materials. These products serve a diverse array of industries including telecommunications, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, industrial systems, and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Pratik Kumar, CEO of WIN and Managing Director of Wipro Enterprises, emphasised the strategic importance of this development, stating that it will enhance global competitiveness by stabilising supply chains and supporting key industrial sectors. Leadership for the new division will be provided by founders and Co-CEOs Tarun Amla and Neeraj Pandita, with Kumar overseeing the broader organisational strategy.
The investment benefits from the support of both the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), reflecting a broader governmental push to elevate India’s capabilities in electronics manufacturing and foster self-reliance in the technology supply chain.
From a market perspective, this initiative positions Wipro as a key player in the global electronics supply ecosystem. By localising production of critical PCB materials, the company aims not only to address domestic supply challenges but also to cater to global customers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This aligns with Wipro’s broader business growth, following their recent financial reporting where consolidated net profit rose by 9.8% to ₹3,336.5 crore in the April-June quarter of FY26, alongside a modest increase in revenue to ₹22,134.6 crore.
The Wipro Electronic Materials facility is expected to commence production in 2026, with a product rollout aimed within the next 12 months from that time frame. Industry observers note this as a strategic leap that could bolster India’s footprint in the global electronics manufacturing value chain, enhancing the country’s industrial ecosystem and catering to the surging demand from sectors driven by advancing technologies.
Overall, Wipro’s ₹500 crore investment symbolizes an important step towards building future-ready capabilities in a sector critical for technological innovation and economic growth in India.
Source: Noah Wire Services
